- De Swaen (restaurant)
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De Swaen Restaurant information Food type French Rating 
Michelin GuideStreet address De Lind 47 City Oisterwijk Country Netherlands Seating Capacity 60 Website http://swaen.nl/ De Swaen is a former restaurant located in Oisterwijk, Netherlands. The quality restaurant, under the leadership of head chef Cas Spijkers, was awarded one or more Michelin stars.[1] In the period 1984-1991 it was awarded 2 Michelin stars.[2][3][4] The restaurant was awarded one star in the periods 1981-1983,[5] 1992-1998[6][7] and 2002-2003.[8]
Overview
Hotel De Swaen opened in 1978 after a major renovation. Owner Henk Aan de Stegge decided to give the exploitation in the hands of John van Dun and his head chef Cas Spijkers. Soon Spijkers was joined by chef Piet Rutten. In 1980 Van Dun left and Piet Rutten was promoted to director and front of house manager while Spijkers headed the kitchen. This combination proved successful, resulting on a Michelin star in 1981.[9] After Spijkers stepped back as head chef, the restaurant lost his star.[10] In 2001 Alan Pearson took over the role as head chef and he managed to win the star back. It was not enough to save the restaurant and it closed in 2004.[11] In 2006 De Swaen reopened as "Brasserie De Swaen".[12]
See also
- List of Michelin starred restaurants in the Netherlands
References
- ^ (Dutch) Knoopjelos beoordeelt brasserie De Swaen | 12 juni 2009
- ^ (Dutch) Historical overview Michelin stars 1981 t/m 1985 Last visited 24 July 2011
- ^ (Dutch) Historical overview Michelin stars 1986 t/m 1990 Last visited 24 July 2011
- ^ (Dutch) Historical overview Michelin stars 1991 t/m 1996 Last visited 24 July 2011
- ^ (Dutch) Historical overview Michelin stars 1981 t/m 1985 Last visited 24 July 2011
- ^ (Dutch) Historical overview Michelin stars 1991 t/m 1996 Last visited 24 July 2011
- ^ (Dutch) Historical overview Michelin stars 1997 t/m 2000 Last visited 24 July 2011
- ^ (Dutch) Historical overview Michelin stars 2001 t/m 2005 Last visited 24 July 2011
- ^ (Dutch) Info
- ^ (Dutch) Court case involving Spijkers and Michelin star
- ^ (Dutch) Newsletter Kookgoed.nl
- ^ (Dutch) De Brasserie
Coordinates: 51°34′51.82″N 5°11′50.47″E / 51.5810611°N 5.1973528°E
Categories:- Restaurants in the Netherlands
- Michelin Guide starred restaurants
- Buildings and structures in North Brabant
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